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in the morning sun


in the morning sun
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Copyright: ziggy Siedleczka (mumek) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 106 W: 0 N: 178] (847)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07-01
Categories: Birds
Camera: Sony DSC-F717
Exposure: f/4, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-07-17 17:26
Viewed: 1272
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Swans are large, long-necked aquatic birds with short legs and webbed feet. They belong to the family Anatidae, along with the duck and goose. Swans are most closely related to geese, both groups differing from ducks anatomically and in the absence of bright or metallic colors in their plumage.
Swans feed mainly on aquatic vegetation. Their strong bills have serrated edges and a nail at the tip, and the surface of the tongue is spinous, all of which aid in grasping and tearing plants. Horny serrations in the bill help in filtering small food items from the water surface, but swans most often feed from the bottom of ponds. Swans generally mate for life, with both sexes building the nest and caring for the young. In some species both sexes also incubate the eggs. Most swans migrate after the breeding season.
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Très belle photo.
La texture du plumage donne beaucoup de richesse.
TOF

Despite the difficulty of getting well exposed white feathers, exposure is quite well balance here and the use of well placed natural light is very good. Swans are difficult subjects. This one is very good, even if it's pose is a bit classical, with a high POV. Swans mating for life is controversial . Most of the time they mate for one full season.

Ah Ziggy my friend,
very good swan shot, nice composing shot, good pov and a very nice dof, good note too, well done,
gr. Jaap

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6166] (21070)
  • [2005-07-18 16:26]

Great shot, ziggy. I love the pose and the light on that swan. Sharp details, great exposure, excellent composition. Well done and TFS. : )

very nice composition ,good light and nice sharpness.

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